Over the counter Exposed CF Hood Insert - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

OldJedi · 01-05-2012, 12:50 PM

There is a possibility and only a possibility that the B92 exposed CF hood option on the ZL1 orders might be delayed. I am thinking about dropping the option instead of waiting for it to come back on line and buying it over the counter and installing it at a later date. This is picture I found and it looks like the insert is bolted on and hopefully will be an easy part to swap out. For those of you going to the Detroit Show can you possible take a better detailed picture of the bottom of the hood and see if the the insert is just held in place with six nuts and bolts or fasteners of some kind.

Shurenuff · 01-05-2012, 01:23 PM

If the upgrade cost is $600, I'd imagine ordering the part separately would be well over $1000.

I know I'll wait.

OldJedi · 01-05-2012, 01:23 PM

I figure at least double. $1200.00

fiascoes1 · 01-05-2012, 01:26 PM

I was thinking the same as you jedi, id rather have a low vin# then an exposed insert, ill make my dealer sell it to me for the 5 or 600 as part of the deal.

fiascoes1 · 01-05-2012, 01:29 PM

But then does that mean that you will have to order the stripe black or will it still be gray

sgt2410 · 01-05-2012, 02:09 PM

I was told that if you are deleting the exposed insert and still want the stripes they would have to be the low gloss black that come with the painted insert. If you buy the insert later you will either stick with the black stripes or change them at that time. or not order stripes now and have the whole thing done when you buy the exposed insert. that info was from the sales manager at Sport Chevrolet, FWIW. TIM

fbodfather · 01-05-2012, 03:36 PM

Was just talking with Cheryl and John - and we are, at this time, not able to provide RPO "B92" -- the Exposed Carbon Fiber Hood Insert.

We are working through issues with this option and it will eventually be available both as an orderable option - or as a Service Part (meaning that you can have it installed at a later date)

While we regret that we can't offer it at Start of Production, we take actions such as this in the name of Product Quality which is always our first priority.

Thus, you may want to discuss this with your dealer and remove the option for now.

Oneslowz28 · 01-05-2012, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbodfather

Was just talking with Cheryl and John - and we are, at this time, not able to provide RPO "B92" -- the Exposed Carbon Fiber Hood Insert.

We are working through issues with this option and it will eventually be available both as an orderable option - or as a Service Part (meaning that you can have it installed at a later date)

While we regret that we can't offer it at Start of Production, we take actions such as this in the name of Product Quality which is always our first priority.

Thus, you may want to discuss this with your dealer and remove the option for now.

That really sucks, will it be available at all on the 2012 run or is planned to be fixed for the 2013 run?

BiggFoot · 01-05-2012, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbodfather

Was just talking with Cheryl and John - and we are, at this time, not able to provide RPO "B92" -- the Exposed Carbon Fiber Hood Insert.

We are working through issues with this option and it will eventually be available both as an orderable option - or as a Service Part (meaning that you can have it installed at a later date)

While we regret that we can't offer it at Start of Production, we take actions such as this in the name of Product Quality which is always our first priority.

Thus, you may want to discuss this with your dealer and remove the option for now.

How about giving us a scoop for an option

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KRamdathZL1 · 01-05-2012, 05:01 PM

so could it turn into MY 2013 if you are getting the Exposed CF?

OldJedi · 01-05-2012, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbodfather

Was just talking with Cheryl and John - and we are, at this time, not able to provide RPO "B92" -- the Exposed Carbon Fiber Hood Insert.

We are working through issues with this option and it will eventually be available both as an orderable option - or as a Service Part (meaning that you can have it installed at a later date)

While we regret that we can't offer it at Start of Production, we take actions such as this in the name of Product Quality which is always our first priority.

Thus, you may want to discuss this with your dealer and remove the option for now.

Fbodfather, Does this mean that B92 will not be available on any 2012MY ZL1's at all or that they may be available at the end of the 2012MY run?

MrDew · 01-05-2012, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbodfather

it will eventually be available both as an orderable option - or as a Service Part (meaning that you can have it installed at a later date)

That sounds like the option i'm going with, can you tell us a bit more about the process of doing so?

KRamdathZL1 · 01-05-2012, 05:49 PM

some orders might even be lost with this terrible news

alex70olds · 01-05-2012, 05:50 PM

This is the email exchange I had with my dealer today. Not saying this is how it is, just what I was told. I hope it helps.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Ryan, Does this effect my order?
Subject: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Optional Exposed Carbon Fiber Weave Hood Insert (RPO: B92)

Quote:

An issue has developed with the 2012 Camaro ZL1 optional Exposed Carbon Fiber Weave Hood Insert (RPO: B92) that requires Chevrolet to place a "zero availability" constraint on this option. The constraint will be in place for this week's 2012 ZL1 exclusive Dealer Order Submission Process (DOSP) cycle (Thursday, January 5 through Tuesday, January 10, 2012).

Your dealership has been identified as one of the dealers receiving 2012 ZL1 allocation during this week's exclusive DOSP cycle. You are requested to immediately review your orders and remove the RPO: B92 from your buildable orders, or submit a 2012 Camaro ZL1 order WITHOUT RPO: B92 (the optional Exposed Carbon Fiber Weave Hood Insert) by Saturday, January 7, 2012.

If you have ordered the optional Dark Gray Roof and Rear Deck Lid Stripe (RPO: DSW) as well, please change the stripe to Black Roof and Rear Deck Lid Stripe (RPO: DSX), or remove the stripe option.

Please understand, if you do not take action, you risk losing your production allocation for this DOSP cycle, or having a pattern order 2012 Camaro ZL1 generated for your dealership.

It is unclear at this time how long this option will remain on constraint. Please monitor the weekly order constraint wire for updates.

We apologize for the inconvenience this unforeseen issue has caused you and your dealership.

Thanks,
Alex

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Originally Posted by Ryan

Alex,
My inventory manager brought me 2 other orders that had these options on them and I had to call the customers and delete the option from their order. He call up to the Dealer Business Center regarding your order and they told him that your order was good to go. Since it has already been accepted by production control, its parts are already allocated. So as of right now, your order is good as is.

Ryan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Thanks Ryan, what a rollercoaster lol. Have any other of lonestar orders received a TPW yet?

Again, thank you for all your help,

Alex

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan

You are the only order that has been accepted by production control and the only one with a TPW.

01-05-2012, 12:50 PM	#1
OldJedi Use the Force Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51, 2018 Porsche GTS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Davie, Fl. Posts: 3,862	Over the counter Exposed CF Hood Insert There is a possibility and only a possibility that the B92 exposed CF hood option on the ZL1 orders might be delayed. I am thinking about dropping the option instead of waiting for it to come back on line and buying it over the counter and installing it at a later date. This is picture I found and it looks like the insert is bolted on and hopefully will be an easy part to swap out. For those of you going to the Detroit Show can you possible take a better detailed picture of the bottom of the hood and see if the the insert is just held in place with six nuts and bolts or fasteners of some kind. Attached Images __________________ Walk softly, carry a light saber and drive a ZL1!

01-05-2012, 01:23 PM	#2
Shurenuff Drives: 2002 Nissan Altima Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2,048	If the upgrade cost is $600, I'd imagine ordering the part separately would be well over $1000. I know I'll wait. __________________ Factory Badassery

01-05-2012, 01:23 PM	#3
OldJedi Use the Force Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51, 2018 Porsche GTS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Davie, Fl. Posts: 3,862	I figure at least double. $1200.00 __________________ Walk softly, carry a light saber and drive a ZL1!

01-05-2012, 01:26 PM	#4
fiascoes1 SoCalRaceTeam new-b! Drives: 2012 ZL1/WHITE/BLACK STRIPE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: norwalk ca Posts: 2,021	I was thinking the same as you jedi, id rather have a low vin# then an exposed insert, ill make my dealer sell it to me for the 5 or 600 as part of the deal. __________________ 4B00- 2/16/12 vin 284 my build thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224028

01-05-2012, 01:29 PM	#5
fiascoes1 SoCalRaceTeam new-b! Drives: 2012 ZL1/WHITE/BLACK STRIPE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: norwalk ca Posts: 2,021	But then does that mean that you will have to order the stripe black or will it still be gray __________________ 4B00- 2/16/12 vin 284 my build thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224028

01-05-2012, 02:09 PM	#6
sgt2410 Drives: 2015 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 159	I was told that if you are deleting the exposed insert and still want the stripes they would have to be the low gloss black that come with the painted insert. If you buy the insert later you will either stick with the black stripes or change them at that time. or not order stripes now and have the whole thing done when you buy the exposed insert. that info was from the sales manager at Sport Chevrolet, FWIW. TIM

01-05-2012, 03:36 PM	#7
fbodfather Drives: Camaros................ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seven Fields, PA (Pittsburgh) Posts: 4,523	Was just talking with Cheryl and John - and we are, at this time, not able to provide RPO "B92" -- the Exposed Carbon Fiber Hood Insert. We are working through issues with this option and it will eventually be available both as an orderable option - or as a Service Part (meaning that you can have it installed at a later date) While we regret that we can't offer it at Start of Production, we take actions such as this in the name of Product Quality which is always our first priority. Thus, you may want to discuss this with your dealer and remove the option for now. __________________

01-05-2012, 05:01 PM	#10
KRamdathZL1 Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 #353 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 263 View My Garage	so could it turn into MY 2013 if you are getting the Exposed CF? __________________

01-05-2012, 05:49 PM	#13
KRamdathZL1 Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 #353 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 263 View My Garage	some orders might even be lost with this terrible news __________________

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